Definition of cloak - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fashionloose outer garment fastened at the neck
- She draped a heavy cloak around her shoulders to ward off the cold.
2.
disguisesomething that conceals or disguises
- His smile was a cloak for his true feelings.
Verb
1.
concealmentcover or hide something completely
- The fog cloaked the city, making it impossible to see.
2.
coveringRare cover something as if wrapping it in a loose outer layerRare
- The mountain was cloaked in mist.
Images of cloak
loose outer garment fastened at the neck
Expressions with cloak
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magical garment that makes the wearer invisible
He wore a cloak of invisibility to sneak past the guards.
something that makes a situation unclear
The old mansion had a cloak of mystery around its history.
situation where information is hidden
The project was conducted under a cloak of secrecy.
approach someone important hoping for help or blessing
Many fans wanted to touch the hem of her cloak.
concealed by an outward appearance or pretense
Her kindness was under a cloak of ulterior motives.
cover or disguise to remain unidentified
The whistleblower used a cloak of anonymity to protect their identity.
false appearance of being innocent
He wore a cloak of innocence to deceive everyone.
appearance of being respectable to hide something
The company used a cloak of respectability to cover its unethical practices.
secretly during nighttime or low visibility conditions
The spies met under the cloak of darkness.
long, loose outer garment with a hood
She wore a hooded cloak to protect herself from the rain.
marked by hidden aims or methods
Their cloak-and-dagger tactics were hard to uncover.
secret mission or activity in military contexts
The army conducted a cloak operation at dawn.
butterfly with dark purple wings and yellow edges
The mourning cloak fluttered by the garden.
large cloak worn over evening clothes
He draped his opera cloak over his tuxedo.
Origin of cloak
Latin, clocca (bell)
Terms with cloak included in their meaning
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clothing
wearing a head-covering attached to a coat or cloak
covering
cover or envelop like a cloak
clothing
cloak or covering worn as clothing
religious garment
long ceremonial cloak worn by priests
power
symbolic cloak representing power or responsibility
symbolism
symbolic cloak representing leadership role
masquerade costume
hooded cloak worn with a mask
clothing
long cloak or coat
Levant attire
cotton or silk cloak with full sleeves and sash
clothing
cloak with a hood for women
historic uniform
military cloak worn by soldiers in the 16th century
countryfolk
coarse cloak worn by countryfolk in the past
clothing
put on a cloak or covering
traditional clothing
thick hooded cloak worn in North Africa
clothing
long hooded cloak worn in North Africa
Arab cloak
hooded cloak worn by Arabs
outerwear
long coat or cloak with a hood
ancient Greece
short cloak fastened at the shoulder
clothing
dressed in a ceremonial cloak
clothing
kind of loose cloak with a hood worn in North Africa
clothing
long cloak worn for protection
garment
animal-skin cloak with hair left on, worn by indigenous peoples
clothing
cloak or gown from the 17th century
clothing
short mantle or cloak worn by women
Examples of cloak in a sentence
A mysterious figure in a dark cloak appeared at the door. The fog acted as a cloak for the village. Her laughter was a cloak hiding her sadness. The magician cloaked the trick in mystery. She cloaked her intentions behind a smile. The city was cloaked in darkness after the power outage.
Her intentions were cloaked in mystery.
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- French:cape, masquer, ...
- German:Umhang, verhüllen, ...
- Italian:cappa, coprire, ...
- Spanish:manto, ocultar, ...
- Portuguese:manto, ocultar, ...
- Chinese:斗篷, 隐藏, ...
- Japanese:マント, 覆う, ...
- Arabic:عباءة, غَطَّى, ...
- Hebrew:גְּלִימָה, לַעֲטוֹף, ...
- Russian:плащ, окутывать, ...
- Ukrainian:мантія, ховати, ...
- Hindi:चोगा, ढक लेना, ...
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